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Mountain gorillas are playful, curious, and protective of their families. They are also one of the most endangered species in the world. For years, mountain gorillas have faced the threat of death by... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0618445552
ISBN13:9780618445554
Release Date:January 2005
Publisher:Houghton Mifflin
Length:64 Pages
Weight:1.40 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 11.1" x 9.6"
Age Range:8 to 12 years
Grade Range:Grades 3 to 7
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Gorilla Doctors
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This book offered a lot of detailed information into the gorilla world. It also presented enough pictures that my daughter could relate to and enjoy.
A close connection
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
From the compelling portrait on the front cover, the photographs are one of the strongest features of this book. There are full-page photos of gorilla hands and feet that would be wonderful for actual comparison to a young readers' hands and feet. And this comparison would support one of the key messages of this book: humans and gorillas are very much alike. Sometimes that similarity is not such a good thing; for example, as humans and gorillas come into closer contact, the apes are catching human diseases which are hard for them to fight. Gorilla Doctors describes the work of veterinarians and other scientists who are struggling to keep the great apes safe in the wild. The language is very accessible, and could even work for a read-aloud to a younger child who's particuarly interested in gorillas.
Fascinating account of gorilla vets at work
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
This engaging book follows staff members of the Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project as they provide medical care to endangered gorillas in Rwanda. Turner combines compelling stories of individual gorillas with clear explanations of how diseases are transferred between species. Kids will be intrigued by the detective work required to diagnose gorillas from a distance. Highly recommended.
You'll feel like you're there
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
A vivid portrayal of important work being done by gorilla vets in Rwanda. Written by a science writer who is also a skilled storyteller, it gives the reader a first-hand look at the plight of gorillas and what is being done to help them. Accounts of charming individual animals bring emotion to the fact-packed text.
Exploring an Endangered Species
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
GORILLA DOCTORS takes readers into the amazing world of gorillas and introduces us to a group of dedicated veterinarians who are passionate about saving this endangered species. Pamela Turner does a fabulous job of explaining the problems the doctors face, while giving readers a sense of place for that part of the world that most of us will never see. Well illustrated with touching and informative photos of the scientists and apes.
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